Key Market Indicators
India's livestock production is projected to reach 188 million heads by 2026, up 0.3% from 2021. Since 1966, the country has recorded an average annual growth rate of 0.5%. India was the third-largest producer in 2021, behind Brazil at 185 million and the United States at 181 million. Indian livestock imports are expected to reach $11.8 billion by 2026, up 1.6% from 2021. Since 1993, demand has grown at an average annual rate of 2.7%. India was ranked 80th in 2021, behind Bahrain at $10.6 billion. Germany, Italy and the Netherlands were the second, third and fourth-largest importers, respectively.
